Happy birthday! Greta Gerwig turns 42 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on August 4, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 42 on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025.

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Greta Gerwig is celebrating her 42nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Greta Gerwig (Mistress America, Frances Ha, Greenberg, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 42nd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Gerwig, a cultural icon

Born Greta Celeste Gerwig in Sacramento on August 4, 1983, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Gerwig's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Greta hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Greta Gerwig as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 42.

Happy Birthday, Greta, you're the best!